The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) to reverse a regional trial court (RTC) ruling that the firm has "no clear and categorical exemption from other local taxes." Assailed by the BLCI was the March 31, 2016 decision issued by the Tagbilaran...
We all know that different people get paid or earn varying amounts of money depending on the work they do and how well they do it. Typically, the job you get or the business you have would depend on a wide variety of factors such as your physical attributes, skills, education, experience,...
As the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry grows in the Philippines, an Australian-based service outsourcing firm aims to expand its job opportunities in the country. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported earlier this year that nearly 800 BPO companies were registered in...
As one of the iconic IHG hotels in Ortigas, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria recently unveiled its newly transformed spaces in a grand demonstration of its commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. The bedroom is renovated from top to bottom with plush detials. Considered a landmark in the...
The Economist recently published a column by Bartleby entitled “Why you should never retire.” “When this guest Bartleby entered the job market, she assumed that when the day comes, she too would be a pensioner. A quarter of a century on, your 48-year-old columnist hopes to be writing for The...
The recent months have been full of alumni homecomings, especially this month of September. We recently culminated our week-long celebration of our high school class alumni homecoming with a General LCC Alumni Homecoming last Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Homecoming is a good way to reconnect with...
Benjamin Franklin's words, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” resonate deeply. This belief was instilled in my family, with my parents valuing education as the key to shaping our lives. My siblings, now teachers, continue this legacy, inspiring others with their knowledge and...
Sixty-seven schools in Baguio will benefit from the Generate Opportunities & Lead in Education to Accelerate Development (GO & LEAD) program, an initiative that offers professional development for school principals, aiming to improve student outcomes and boost overall school performance....
In this fast-paced environment, everything is fast—fast food, fast cars, fast communication, fast entertainment—everything is fast and quick, especially with the evolving technology that enables us to squeeze in many tasks in a concise amount of time. It looks like an efficient use of time and...
Before the pandemic, the Philippine poverty rate was only 19 percent, but scaled up to 23 percent in 2021, at the height of Covid-19. President Marcos was able to reduce it to 15.5 percent percent by 2023. Stop celebrating, though, because the Philippines has a population of 119 million, and if...
Many people looking for a job do not have the luxury of choosing the kind of work they will be doing and what company they will be working for. In many cases, being able to find a job, any job, is good enough. However, if you ever find yourself with the upper hand in having a choice due to your...
When you buy shares in a company, you become part owner of the company, and you make money in one of two ways: through dividends or price appreciation when you sell your shares at a profit. A stock may appreciate based on various reasons, such as the company’s high profitability, an industry that...
